Acts 1:6-11
Jesus never breaks a promise.
- “I will build my church.” Matthew 16:13
- “I will rise again.” Luke 18:31-33
- “I will come back to you.” John 14:1-3
His promises are for anyone who will listen, anyone who will follow.
- Not just theologians and scholars or super-Christians.
- For everyone who longs for hope, a better world, justice, family, and home.
Jesus Is Coming Again—Visibly, Personally, and Powerfully
- “This Jesus... will come in the same way.” This isn’t a metaphor. It’s not a spiritual idea. It’s real.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–18
Revelation 1:7
Why does this matter to you?
o You will see Him either as Savior or as Judge
o He came the first time as a humble babe in a manger. He is returning as a triumphal King to once and for all judge the whole world – including you and your children.
His Return Will Be Happen - Sure, Sudden, and Final
- “When will this happen?” The Bible doesn’t give us a date - but it gives us a warning:
2 Peter 3:10
Matthew 24:36-44
“Why so long?” Jesus is not waiting on a political party, an economic trend, or global
peace. He’s waiting for one thing: for more people to repent.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is patient… not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
o God’s is not delayed because he is absent or unconcerned - it’s His mercy.
o When He comes the second time, there are no second chances.
He Is Returning to Complete His Work – to Gather, to Judge, and to Save
- When Christ returns, He will come in unimaginable power and unavoidable glory.
o Every knee will bow (Philippians 2:10).
o Every heart will be exposed (Romans 2:16).
o Eternal destinies will be sealed (Revelation 20:11–15).
Revelation 22:12
Matthew 7:21-23
Here is the good news:
o You don’t have to face Him with fear.
o You can face Him with faith—if you respond now, while you have breath.
- Jesus came the first time as a Lamb to take away your sin.
- He is coming again as a Lion to rule and reign.
- You can trust your own efforts, you can hope He grades on a curve, you can distract yourself and put this off… or you can get really saved.
Acts 17:30–31
Acts 3:19
Acts 2:21
“Jesus, I believe You died for me and rose again. I confess my need of a Savior. I am a sinner. I turn away from my sin and receive your forgiveness. I want to be ready for Your return. Come into my life and save me. Make me new. I trust in You alone. Amen.”